CRI Dictation & Practice Material Development 3

Question 1

In court reporting instruction, 'pyramid dictation' refers to which practice technique?

Accepted Answer

Progressively increasing dictation speed in small increments within a single practice session

Answer

Pyramid dictation incrementally raises the speed during a session — for example, 160, 170, 180, 170, 160 WPM — to push students beyond their comfort zone and then allow consolidation.

Question 2

Which dictation format is specifically designed to simulate a court reporter encountering multiple speakers at varying rates and overlapping turns?

Accepted Answer

Question-and-answer testimony with colloquy

Answer

Q&A testimony involves exchanges between attorneys, witnesses, and sometimes the judge, requiring the reporter to track speaker changes and handle unpredictable pacing.

Question 3

When selecting recorded audio for student dictation practice, which quality factor is most critical for effective skill development?

Accepted Answer

Clear enunciation at a consistent, measured pace appropriate to the target speed

Answer

Recorded practice audio must be clearly enunciated and consistently paced so that students can isolate their steno accuracy without interference from audio quality issues.

Question 4

What is the main instructional advantage of maintaining structured dictation banks that are organized by speed and content type?

Accepted Answer

They ensure consistent speed, content, and difficulty across all student practice sessions

Answer

Organized dictation banks give instructors reproducible, calibrated materials so that different students or different cohorts receive equivalent practice at each speed level.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'jury charge' dictation material used in court reporting training?

Accepted Answer

Legal instructions delivered by a judge to a jury, typically at a steady and measured pace

Answer

Jury charge material consists of the judge's formal legal instructions to the jury, which are read at a relatively steady pace and contain dense legal language, making them a standard dictation training category.

(CRI) Certified Reporter Instructor Practice Test

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CRI Dictation & Practice Material Development 3